Raceday LIVE – Phoenix Of Dreams
Wolverhampton,
Mon 19 Jan 2026 19:00
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Phoenix Of Dreams
Phoenix Of Dreams makes the trip to Wolverhampton this evening for the Class 5 Handicap (19:00) over six furlongs.
Read our Raceday LIVE Preview below and join us ahead of the race for all the build-up and live updates from the track on X (@CRCofficial).
Raceday LIVE Preview
Today will mark Phoenix Of Dreams' second run of the year following his latest effort which came just under two weeks ago when finishing sixth at Southwell. That was his second start following a wind operation, and despite the result, jockey Jason Hart was keen to express that he felt like it was a step back in the right direction from our five-year-old.
WATCH: Post-race interview with Jason Hart after Phoenix Of Dreams' run at Southwell
Phoenix Of Dreams has only ran at Wolverhampton once before, however that came in a very competitive 0-85 handicap so today's waters will be much calmer. Trainer Sean Quinn has booked the services of Sean Levey for today's contest with the hope that he can drop Phoenix Of Dreams in to help him settle and see out his race better. He's been too keen in the early stages recently and that's been a big factor as to why he hasn't been able to see out his races as strongly as we'd like.
Trainer Sean Quinn gives us his thoughts on Phoenix Of Dreams going into today's race at Wolverhampton
"Phoenix Of Dreams has been training nicely since his last run and the handicapper dropped him another pound after that effort. We stay in a 0-70 tonight and I do believe he's more than capable of winning a race of this level so I hope he's able to put his best foot forward.
We're drawn in stall 6 which I don't mind, I think we'll be able to tuck in no problem. I'd like Sean Levey to sit quiet on him in the stalls so he doesn't ping out the gates as we'd like to get a bit of cover to help him settle.
For a 0-70 this isn't a bad race at all. There's a few horses who look dangerously handicapped, including Water Of Leith and Brave Empire, but the same applies to us so I hope it can be our turn this evening."
Pipped At The Post – Member Exclusive
As a Coral Racing Club member, thanks to our Pipped At The Post offer, once you opt-in, you could be paid as a WINNER in CASH up to a stake of £/€10 if your horse finishes 2nd by a head or less behind the winner in today's 19:00 at Wolverhampton – click here to find out more.
Exclusive Price Boost on Phoenix Of Dreams to win
Tap below to head over to the 19:00 Wolverhampton racecard and check out your exclusive price boost on Phoenix Of Dreams to win.
Racing TV Analyst, Chris Dixon, provides an exclusive preview of tonight's 19:00 at Wolverhampton
Phoenix Of Dreams couldn’t fare any better on his second start following wind surgery and a short break at Southwell two weeks ago and it’s hard to have confidence he’s about the make an impact in what looks a fairly competitive race for the grade. If he is to show more he’ll probably need to settle better but I wonder if he may be of more interest down in grade in a couple of runs time.
There’s no shortage of interesting horses among the opposition here, including the hat-trick seeking Zoulu Warrior who seems to be progressing well. Water Of Leith was in behind him at Wolverhampton last time and gets a 4lbs pull at the weights so looks of interest off an attractive mark, especially as he seemed to finish the race with more to give last time. Brave Empire hasn’t won for a while but has looked to be finding some form of late and is well-treated now, while Amerjeet looks ready to win but is a slow starter that ideally wants a strong pace to aim at and he may not get one here. On that note of pace, Phoenix Of Dreams may well get a decent position early, but whether that will be enough to see him return to his best in this his questionable right now.
Trainer and Jockey Statistics
John & Sean Quinn have been fairly busy since the turn of the year with six runners in the past two weeks, including a winner at Southwell on the 6th January. Since Sean joined the license the father and son duo have been in the winners' enclosure at Wolverhampton on three occasions from 29 runners.
Sean Levey has been in good form of late riding five winners from his last 21 rides, including one victory over today's course and distance.
Phoenix Of Dreams' Owners for the Day
As winners of the recent Owner for the Day competition, 10 lucky Coral Racing Club members have been given the chance to enjoy an exclusive owners experience for Phoenix Of Dreams' run at Wolverhampton this evening.
What's included in this Owner for the Day prize?
Prize Money
Today's Class 5 contest is worth £7,100 in total, with the winner set to scoop £3,716 for their lucky owners.
2nd: £1,743 | 3rd: £871 | 4th: £435 | 5th: £217
WOLVERHAMPTON 19:00 – LATEST ODDS
We hope you enjoyed reading today's Raceday LIVE Preview. Don't forget to tune in just before 19:00 to watch Phoenix Of Dreams' next run for the club live on the Coral Sports app.
Read our Raceday LIVE Preview below and join us ahead of the race for all the build-up and live updates from the track on X (@CRCofficial).
Raceday LIVE Preview
Today will mark Phoenix Of Dreams' second run of the year following his latest effort which came just under two weeks ago when finishing sixth at Southwell. That was his second start following a wind operation, and despite the result, jockey Jason Hart was keen to express that he felt like it was a step back in the right direction from our five-year-old.
WATCH: Post-race interview with Jason Hart after Phoenix Of Dreams' run at Southwell
Phoenix Of Dreams has only ran at Wolverhampton once before, however that came in a very competitive 0-85 handicap so today's waters will be much calmer. Trainer Sean Quinn has booked the services of Sean Levey for today's contest with the hope that he can drop Phoenix Of Dreams in to help him settle and see out his race better. He's been too keen in the early stages recently and that's been a big factor as to why he hasn't been able to see out his races as strongly as we'd like.
Trainer Sean Quinn gives us his thoughts on Phoenix Of Dreams going into today's race at Wolverhampton
"Phoenix Of Dreams has been training nicely since his last run and the handicapper dropped him another pound after that effort. We stay in a 0-70 tonight and I do believe he's more than capable of winning a race of this level so I hope he's able to put his best foot forward.
We're drawn in stall 6 which I don't mind, I think we'll be able to tuck in no problem. I'd like Sean Levey to sit quiet on him in the stalls so he doesn't ping out the gates as we'd like to get a bit of cover to help him settle.
For a 0-70 this isn't a bad race at all. There's a few horses who look dangerously handicapped, including Water Of Leith and Brave Empire, but the same applies to us so I hope it can be our turn this evening."
Pipped At The Post – Member Exclusive
As a Coral Racing Club member, thanks to our Pipped At The Post offer, once you opt-in, you could be paid as a WINNER in CASH up to a stake of £/€10 if your horse finishes 2nd by a head or less behind the winner in today's 19:00 at Wolverhampton – click here to find out more.
Exclusive Price Boost on Phoenix Of Dreams to win
Tap below to head over to the 19:00 Wolverhampton racecard and check out your exclusive price boost on Phoenix Of Dreams to win.
Racing TV Analyst, Chris Dixon, provides an exclusive preview of tonight's 19:00 at Wolverhampton
Phoenix Of Dreams couldn’t fare any better on his second start following wind surgery and a short break at Southwell two weeks ago and it’s hard to have confidence he’s about the make an impact in what looks a fairly competitive race for the grade. If he is to show more he’ll probably need to settle better but I wonder if he may be of more interest down in grade in a couple of runs time.
There’s no shortage of interesting horses among the opposition here, including the hat-trick seeking Zoulu Warrior who seems to be progressing well. Water Of Leith was in behind him at Wolverhampton last time and gets a 4lbs pull at the weights so looks of interest off an attractive mark, especially as he seemed to finish the race with more to give last time. Brave Empire hasn’t won for a while but has looked to be finding some form of late and is well-treated now, while Amerjeet looks ready to win but is a slow starter that ideally wants a strong pace to aim at and he may not get one here. On that note of pace, Phoenix Of Dreams may well get a decent position early, but whether that will be enough to see him return to his best in this his questionable right now.
Trainer and Jockey Statistics
John & Sean Quinn have been fairly busy since the turn of the year with six runners in the past two weeks, including a winner at Southwell on the 6th January. Since Sean joined the license the father and son duo have been in the winners' enclosure at Wolverhampton on three occasions from 29 runners.
Sean Levey has been in good form of late riding five winners from his last 21 rides, including one victory over today's course and distance.
Phoenix Of Dreams' Owners for the Day
As winners of the recent Owner for the Day competition, 10 lucky Coral Racing Club members have been given the chance to enjoy an exclusive owners experience for Phoenix Of Dreams' run at Wolverhampton this evening.
What's included in this Owner for the Day prize?
- Free racecourse entry
- Access to the Owners & Trainers enclosure
- Access to the Parade Ring before the race
- Meet Phoenix Of Dreams and the John and Sean Quinn team
- Take home a 10% share of any prize money he wins
Prize Money
Today's Class 5 contest is worth £7,100 in total, with the winner set to scoop £3,716 for their lucky owners.
2nd: £1,743 | 3rd: £871 | 4th: £435 | 5th: £217
WOLVERHAMPTON 19:00 – LATEST ODDS
We hope you enjoyed reading today's Raceday LIVE Preview. Don't forget to tune in just before 19:00 to watch Phoenix Of Dreams' next run for the club live on the Coral Sports app.
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